SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:21-30 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. 24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I kno...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 I don’t know when society stopped saying Merry Christmas and instead began saying andwriting Merry Xmas or Happy Holidays. I believe it started about 30 years ago or that’s when I remember noticing that people start...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.  15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Isaiah 53:1 There are times when the biggest, loudest, most expensive present seems the best. We place a higher value on these three because they are larger than life, bring the most attention, and yield a higher expectation of satisfaction. Maybe that is what the Jews were looking for their Messiah to be;...  Read More

Yes, Christmas Carol! Through out December's Devotionals a few Christmas Carols will be interjected to bring even more focus on our Savior's birth. Many of these carols have stanzas we've never sung. Take a moment to meditate on today's scripture and  may the lyrics to this song bring more praise to our Savior, Jesus Christ! SCRIPTURE: “then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart... 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us." 2 Corinthians...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you havefound favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son,and shall call His name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom th...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ 14 So when He saw them, He said to them, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And so it was that as they went,...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2 First Peter 1:8-9 says, “Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith – the salvation of your so...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: ”do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,” Ep...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve … But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 Are there songs that you love but when you hear the words you realize maybe you should not Sing that song? Have you ever been singing your heart out and hear what you are singing to the Lord and stop abruptly. I guess that...  Read More

SCRIPTURES: “But He giveth more grace. Wherefore He saith, God resisters the proud, butgiveth grace unto the humble.” James 4:6-7“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 I had a 19 year-old young man as a patient. He had a life-changing motorcycle accident. Heshared with me and his mom how he remembered eating his breakfast on the morning of the accident; and how his m...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead...33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on h...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that theexcellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” II Corinthians 4:7 The vessel that God uses is one that experiences grace through suffering andobedience. God liberally fills our lives with His grace and expects us to pour Hisgrace into the lives of others. Grace is the active investment and involvement fromGod to undeserved pe...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go, and do thou likewise.’" Luke 10:37 Love the Lord your God, with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength... "Go" and "do".Love the stranger, as you would yourself and your own... "Go" and "do".Die to yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Me... "Go" and "do".Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God... "Go" and "do".Be holy, as your Father...  Read More

SCRIPTURE:  “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58   Standing on Business is a term that just means that a person stands firmly on what they said or what they believe. Today, young people say, “I stand ten toes down”. This and standing on business mean the same thin...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. 7 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice: 8 “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, as in the day of trial in the wilderness,” Psalm 95:6-8 Our eternal God and gracious Father, we thank You once again this morning for the ...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or p...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15SCRIPTURE: “Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4 One morning I examined who and what I woke up to,Assessing...  Read More

SCRIPTURE:  “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25 In churches all over the country we see church attendance falling. Today more and more Christians are making a conscience decision to n...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restoresuch a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 This two-part devotional could just as easily be titled, “Proceed With Caution,” because that is exactly what the title verse strongly asserts. In continuing to ponder the “how” of initiating this challenging b...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Who has not been put on alert upon seeing an actual “CAUTION” sign on a roadway—for vehicles or pedestrians? They warn us of deer crossings, or of wet / icy passageways that may be dangerous to unwary passersb...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19 There are many strong examples in Scripture that prove this life in Christ is not just for our own benefit. I bring attention to the phrase in Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore since we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses.” It encourages the ...  Read More

SCRIPTURE: "The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." Psalm 19:7-9 PRAYER: Father, as we open Your...  Read More